Safety
Ratchapark Institute Issues Warning Regarding Student Scams
Ratchapark Institute has alerted students to a surge in fraudulent activities targeting them via phone calls and digital communication.
On September 7, 2026, the Ratchapark Institute issued an official warning to its student body regarding a significant increase in scam attempts. According to a report by Matichon Online, malicious actors are actively targeting students through various communication channels, including phone calls and digital messaging.
For residents and students in Thailand, this development highlights the importance of maintaining heightened vigilance when receiving unsolicited communications. Scammers often use sophisticated tactics to impersonate authorities or institutional representatives to solicit personal information or financial transfers. The institute has urged all students to exercise extreme caution and to verify the identity of any caller or sender before engaging in any transaction or sharing sensitive data.
While the institute has confirmed the rise in these fraudulent activities, specific details regarding the exact methods used by the perpetrators or the total number of affected individuals remain to be fully clarified. It is currently unclear if these scams are localized to the institution or part of a broader trend affecting the wider student population in the region. Students are advised to follow official institutional channels for updates and to report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities immediately.